The devil knew who Jesus was and what he could do.  He knew Jesus could change stones into bread. So, the devil challenged him to show he was powerful and did not depend on God. This is a way of drawing Jesus away from His Father’s plan by misusing his power and privileges.  Jesus did…

When I was studying Nursing in the Philippines, one of our required clinical experiences was exposure to infectious diseases.  For one semester, we had rounds in a leprosarium where I witnessed first-hand the physical, emotional, and spiritual pains of patients with leprosy. The disease has been eliminated in many countries of the world because of…

I met a man who was diagnosed with a severe condition. His business also suffered a drawback because of his failing health. He was worried about meeting his family’s needs, including the education of his two children, who were both in college at that time.  He was stressed, and there were several nights that he…

This weekend, the third Sunday of the Ordinary Time, our readings remind us of the brevity of time in this world and the urgency to respond to God’s call. In the first reading, Jonah lamented and warned the Ninevites: “Only forty days and Nineveh will be destroyed.” In the second reading, Paul wrote, “Our time…